Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor: Removal

1. Disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor. Ref. to BATTERY
2. Lift up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover. Ref. to REMOVAL , Front Under Cover.
4. Disconnect the front oxygen (A/F) sensor connector, and remove the clip holding the front oxygen (A/F) sensor harness.
   Fig 1: Identifying Front And Rear Oxygen Sensor Connectors And Clip

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5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Apply spray-type lubricant (004301003) or equivalent to the threaded portion of front oxygen (A/F) sensor, and leave it for one minute or more.
7. Remove the front oxygen (A/F) sensor.

CAUTION: When removing the front oxygen (A/F) sensor, wait until exhaust pipe cools, otherwise it will damage the exhaust pipe.

Fig 2: Identifying Front Oxygen (A/F) Sensor

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